Cayey Municipio, PR

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2023 Population

41,231

0.67% 1-year decline

2023 Median Age

45.2

1.35% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

37.9%

4.68% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$28,461

6.58% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$141,600

6.07% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

14,473

4.62% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Cayey Municipio, PR had a population of 41.2k people with a median age of 45.2 and a median household income of $28,461. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Cayey Municipio, PR declined from 41,509 to 41,231, a −0.67% decrease and its median household income grew from $26,704 to $28,461, a 6.58% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Cayey Municipio, PR are White (Hispanic) (36.7%), Other (Hispanic) (27.6%), Two+ (Hispanic) (26.1%), Black or African American (Hispanic) (8.31%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) (0.946%).

None of the households in Cayey Municipio, PR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

The largest universities in Cayey Municipio, PR are University of Puerto Rico at Cayey (350 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Cayey Municipio, PR was $141,600, and the homeownership rate was 61.6%.

Most people in Cayey Municipio, PR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Cayey Municipio, PR was 2 cars per household.

Cayey Municipio, PR borders Aibonito Municipio, PR, Caguas Municipio, PR, Cidra Municipio, PR, Guayama Municipio, PR, Patillas Municipio, PR, Salinas Municipio, PR, and San Lorenzo Municipio, PR.

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Population & Diversity

In 2023, there were 1.33 times more White (Hispanic) residents (15.1k people) in Cayey Municipio, PR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.4k Other (Hispanic) and 10.8k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cayey Municipio, PR

White (Hispanic)
15.1k ± 1.53k
Other (Hispanic)
11.4k ± 1.45k
Two+ (Hispanic)
10.8k ± 1.32k

99.6%

Hispanic Population

41.1k people

99.6% of the people in Cayey Municipio, PR are hispanic (41.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Cayey Municipio, PR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Puerto Rico.

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
51,093 ± 5,506 people
Cuba
9,583 ± 2,400 people
Colombia
4,347 ± 1,618 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Puerto Rico was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 51,093 Puerto Rico residents, followed by Cuba with 9,583 and Colombia with 4,347.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
577 ± 149
Gulf War (2001-)
202 ± 129
Gulf War (1990s)
129 ± 89

Cayey Municipio, PR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.86 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Cayey Municipio, PR employs 14.5k people. The largest industries in Cayey Municipio, PR are Retail Trade (2,263 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,927 people), and Educational Services (1,856 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($90,163), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation ($38,158), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($37,224).

Males in Puerto Rico have an average income that is 1.12 times higher than the average income of females, which is $34,367. The income inequality in Puerto Rico (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

14.5k

2023 Value

± 1,062

4.62%

1 Year growth

± 9.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Cayey Municipio, PR grew at a rate of 4.62%, from 13.8k employees to 14.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cayey Municipio, PR, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,944 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,823 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,154 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cayey Municipio, PR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

14.5k

2023 Value

± 1,062

4.62%

1 Year growth

± 9.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Cayey Municipio, PR grew at a rate of 4.62%, from 13.8k employees to 14.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cayey Municipio, PR, are Retail Trade (2,263 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,927 people), and Educational Services (1,856 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cayey Municipio, PR, though some of these residents may live in Cayey Municipio, PR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$23,668

Median earning men ± $2,439

$22,896

Median earning women ± $2,126

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($42,784), Wholesale Trade ($36,780), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($36,306).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Manufacturing ($34,038), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($28,372), and Public Administration ($27,411).

Establishments by Size

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Cayey Municipio, PR awarded 350 degrees. The student population of Cayey Municipio, PR in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 711 male students and 1,507 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Cayey Municipio, PR are Hispanic or Latino (350 and 100%), followed by Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (0 and 0%), Unknown (0 and 0%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Cayey Municipio, PR by number of degrees awarded are University of Puerto Rico at Cayey (350 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Cayey Municipio, PR are General Biological Sciences (78 and 22.3%), Natural Sciences (70 and 20%), and Accounting (40 and 11.4%).

The median tuition cost in Cayey Municipio, PR for a public four year colleges is $5,024 for in-state students and $5,024 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Cayey Municipio, PR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 95.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 81.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 2,218 (32.1% men and 67.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 2,218 students enrolled in Cayey Municipio, PR, 32.1% men and 67.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 2,218 records, of which 67.9% were women and 32.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
78 degrees awarded
Natural Sciences
70 degrees awarded
Accounting
40 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Cayey Municipio, PR was General Biological Sciences with 78 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Cayey Municipio, PR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

University of Puerto Rico at Cayey

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

350 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Puerto Rico at Cayey with 350 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 112 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Cayey Municipio, PR, which is 0.471 times less than the 238 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 350 degrees mean that there were Infinityk times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, with 0 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($5,024) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($300) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,168) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.73% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.44% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (756k), Bachelors Degree (514k), and Primary Education (462k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Cayey Municipio, PR was $141,600 in 2023, which is 0.467 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $133,500 to $141,600, a 6.07% increase. The homeownership rate in Cayey Municipio, PR is 61.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Cayey Municipio, PR have an average commute time of 26.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cayey Municipio, PR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Cayey Municipio, PR is $28,461. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Cayey Municipio, PR was Census Tract 2609.01 with a value of $58,579, followed by Census Tract 2602.01 and Census Tract 2601, with respective values of $35,888 and $35,744.

Housing

Property

$141,600

Median Property Value 2023

±$7,986

$10,177

Median Property Taxes

±$669

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Cayey Municipio, PR the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Cayey Municipio, PR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

61.6%

Homeownership

2023

72%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 61.6% of the housing units in Cayey Municipio, PR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 63.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Cayey Municipio, PR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 2609.01
Census Tract 2602.01
Census Tract 2601

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Cayey Municipio, PR was Census Tract 2609.01 with a value of $58,579, followed by Census Tract 2602.01 and Census Tract 2601, with respective values of $35,888 and $35,744.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Cayey Municipio, PR colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$28,461

Median Household Income

± $2,227

16.5k

Number of Households

± 965

In 2023, the median household income of the 16.5k households in Cayey Municipio, PR grew to $28,461 from the previous year's value of $26,704.

The following chart displays the households in Cayey Municipio, PR distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Cayey Municipio, PR is from Puerto Rico.

0.457

2022 Wage GINI in Puerto Rico

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Puerto Rico

In 2022, the income inequality in Puerto Rico was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.209% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Puerto Rico was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Puerto Rico in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Puerto Rico across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (92.8%)
Carpooled (2.77%)
Walked (2.37%)

In 2023, 92.8% of workers in Cayey Municipio, PR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (2.77%) and those who walked to work (2.37%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cayey Municipio, PR have a longer commute time (26.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.01% of the workforce in Cayey Municipio, PR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Cayey Municipio, PR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Cayey Municipio, PR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Cayey Municipio, PR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

37.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cayey Municipio, PR (15.6k out of 41.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Cayey Municipio, PR is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.1% of the population of Cayey Municipio, PR has health coverage, with 15.6% on employee plans, 36.7% on Medicaid, 18.6% on Medicare, 23.3% on non-group plans, and 0.89% on military or VA plans.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.7% were men and 53.3% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17% under 18 years, 20.9% between 18 and 34 years, 39% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.7% were men and 53.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.93%

Uninsured

15.6%

Employer Coverage

36.7%

Medicaid

18.6%

Medicare

23.3%

Non-Group

0.89%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cayey Municipio, PR declined by 13.6% from 5.7% to 4.93%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Cayey Municipio, PR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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